vBulletin LTS

Thread Promotion System
Mod Version: 1.0.2, by IdanB

1. Description & Usage:
Thread Promotion Sytem hack will allow the forum admin to set auto promotion system that will move thread from Forum A to Forum B once passed certain replycount.
Usage Example: "promote" popular threads to a subforum, so that new threads do not get drowned out by popular ones.

2. Installation:
Please click Mark as Installed.
Installation is pretty easy - just download & install:

• Goto: AdminCP->Plugin System->Manage Products : Choose "Add/Import Product" and import this product xml (product-thread_promotion.xml)

3. Upgrade From Older Version:
1. uninstall previous version.
2. install new version as described in previous section.

4. Configuration:
Once installed, the "Forum Manger" under admincp will have extra section for each forum:
Section name: "Thread Promotion System"

• Enabled ? - Yes/No
• Reply Count - Text (INT)
• Forum Target - Selection box

5. Known Bugs:

• All threads are moved to target forum in certain condition - fixed in v1.0.2

6. TO-DO's LIST (Next Versions):

• Allow to add redirect thread on original forum.
• Allow to set redirect on forum category instead of configuring this per each forum.
• Allow to promote vs. matching of cutom field (such as date).

7. Extras (How-To Tutorials):
I've written a complete "walk-through" of this modifcation development.
Read it here: [How-To] Walkthrough of hack development & Coding Tips: Thread Promotion System

Enjoy hack & dont forget to click Mark as installed